Khrenin Voices Key Message Of Belarus' Updated Military Doctrine

The regime will envisage the use of nuclear weapons for the first time.

Viktar Khrenin outlined following the meeting of the Security Council the main provisions of the new draft military doctrine of Belarus.

According to him, the updated draft document takes into account "the changed situation, contains a number of innovations, but in general retains continuity and the basic message about the peace-loving nature of the Belarusian people.

"We clearly emphasise and say in it (the updated Military Doctrine - Editor's note) that Belarus does not consider any nation as its enemy, despite the actions of their governments. This is the key message, the spirit of the Military Doctrine," said Viktar Khrenin.

Khrenin also said that the new military doctrine provides for the use of nuclear weapons for the first time, reports AP.